House For Sale £3,000,000
Fillongley House showcases the handsome façade of Georgian architectural design including grand proportions and pleasing symmetry with large sash windows, stone balustrading and an imposing central portico entrance flanked by stone columns. Inside, the elegant interiors are spacious, featuring high ceilings, ornate cornicing, picture rails and embellished stone fireplaces with rooms filled with natural light courtesy of the lofty windows. The impressive reception hallway with its generous dimensions and monochrome tiled flooring offers a sense of arrival, setting the tone for the stylish interior accommodation on offer within the home. On the ground floor, this comprises a drawing-room, with a formal dining room on the opposite side of the hall, offering the perfect setting for entertaining guests. The entrance doorway to the exceptionally spacious kitchen/breakfast room features engraved glazed panels with a coat of arms design and once inside the fittings include a complementary blend of traditional and modern fixtures and appliances. Adjoining the kitchen are the prerequisites for a stately home, namely a laundry room, pantry, utility and boot room, along with the boiler room and store. The lower level also offers a relaxed sitting room, with a bay window affording views over the garden and a warming wood-burning stove for comfort, as well as a stairway to access the cellar.
A broad staircase with curved handrail and ornamental wrought iron spindles rises to the first and second-floor accommodation where rooms afford occupants with glorious elevated views over the grounds. There are four en suite bedrooms, two further bedrooms and two family bathrooms, along with a library area off the first-floor landing.
Secondary Accommodation
Fillongley House provides almost 2,500 sq ft of secondary accommodation to the main residence where staff or guests can be comfortably accommodated. These comprise a studio apartment situated on the floor above the garaging, along with an adjacent, 2-bedroom annexe.
The garage block is a modern construction of red-brick under a tiled roof, offering a double garage and side access into an entrance hall with stairs rising to the studio. Here a large living room with skylight windows accommodates space for a bed, and there is an adjoining shower room.
The annexe is also a more recent building, which offers light and airy accommodation over two floors and modern interiors. On the ground floor, there is a generous sitting/dining room, a study and kitchen, along with a cloakroom, whilst the second floor provides an en suite bedroom and a second bedroom, both featuring attractive arched windows.
Recreation
For enthusiasts of outdoor activities, there is an area of level lawn, providing the ideal spot for a game of badminton, croquet or perhaps bowls, along with a floodlit tennis court and for winding down after strenuous pursuits, a two-storey timber summer house provides a relaxed setting. There is also a workshop nearby having power and lighting, along with a built-in audio system. With the extensive grounds having direct access from the road, and with stabling at the neighbouring property, there is the potential to create an outstanding equestrian facility at Fillongley House.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds at Fillongley House are particularly noteworthy, is beautifully maintained, with a well-considered collection of specimen and traditional trees, and acreage extending to approximately 32 acres. The grounds comprise secluded pathways through areas of woodland, a natural pond and brook which attract visits from an interesting variety of wildlife, and large swathes of lawns are interspersed with trees providing sheltered spots for relaxed sitting. Manicured evergreen hedges create hidden gardens, and for those with a passion for nurturing plants and a leaning towards self-sufficiency, there is a vegetable garden and orchard. A large paved terrace, with balustrade edges, adjoins the main house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst taking in the sunny south-westerly aspect and the views over the gardens.
History
It is believed that a 14th-century farmhouse originally stood on the site of the current residence, with the building being remodelled circa 1830 incorporating the earlier house, whilst creating the Georgian façade and handsome proportions of the house as it stands today. A low pitched roof is concealed by balustraded parapets, with steeply pitched tiled gables to the rear, and a timber bell-cote with weathervane is perched atop. Further refurbishment and additions to the property are recorded in the 20th century but the essence of Georgian splendour are retained at this splendid country house.
About Fillongley
Fillongley is a picturesque village in the rural setting of North Warwickshire, where prior to the 16th century there were two castles, one at Castle Hills and the other at Castle Yard. The village is centred on the crossroads of the B4102 Meriden Road and B4098 Tamworth Road, with Fillongley Park and the 18th century Fillongley Hall situated just a mile to the west of the village. Fillongley House is located just over a mile from the centre of the village, where there is a primary school, a number of independent stores and eateries, along with a village hall and parish church. The property is within easy reach of Solihull, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. The National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham International Railway Station and Coventry and Birmingham city centres are all accessible and there is a wide range of state and private schools to suit most requirements. Golf is available at Oakridge, Maxstoke Park and the North Warwickshire Golf Clubs. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is a riding club at Solihull and horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. A solar array produces about £3,000 fees in tariffs and also significantly reduces the cost of electricity to Fillongley House.
Broadband
Broadband available.
Fixtures & Fittings
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All others are excluded but certain items may be made available by separate negotiation.
Energy Performance Certificate
N/A As Grade II Listed
Local Authority
North Warwickshire District Council. Tel:
Warwickshire County Council Tel:
Council Tax
Council Tax Band H
Tenure
Freehold
Rights of Way
There is a public footpath at the eastern end of the garden. There is a right of access from Tamworth Road, past The Lodge.
A broad staircase with curved handrail and ornamental wrought iron spindles rises to the first and second-floor accommodation where rooms afford occupants with glorious elevated views over the grounds. There are four en suite bedrooms, two further bedrooms and two family bathrooms, along with a library area off the first-floor landing.
Secondary Accommodation
Fillongley House provides almost 2,500 sq ft of secondary accommodation to the main residence where staff or guests can be comfortably accommodated. These comprise a studio apartment situated on the floor above the garaging, along with an adjacent, 2-bedroom annexe.
The garage block is a modern construction of red-brick under a tiled roof, offering a double garage and side access into an entrance hall with stairs rising to the studio. Here a large living room with skylight windows accommodates space for a bed, and there is an adjoining shower room.
The annexe is also a more recent building, which offers light and airy accommodation over two floors and modern interiors. On the ground floor, there is a generous sitting/dining room, a study and kitchen, along with a cloakroom, whilst the second floor provides an en suite bedroom and a second bedroom, both featuring attractive arched windows.
Recreation
For enthusiasts of outdoor activities, there is an area of level lawn, providing the ideal spot for a game of badminton, croquet or perhaps bowls, along with a floodlit tennis court and for winding down after strenuous pursuits, a two-storey timber summer house provides a relaxed setting. There is also a workshop nearby having power and lighting, along with a built-in audio system. With the extensive grounds having direct access from the road, and with stabling at the neighbouring property, there is the potential to create an outstanding equestrian facility at Fillongley House.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens and grounds at Fillongley House are particularly noteworthy, is beautifully maintained, with a well-considered collection of specimen and traditional trees, and acreage extending to approximately 32 acres. The grounds comprise secluded pathways through areas of woodland, a natural pond and brook which attract visits from an interesting variety of wildlife, and large swathes of lawns are interspersed with trees providing sheltered spots for relaxed sitting. Manicured evergreen hedges create hidden gardens, and for those with a passion for nurturing plants and a leaning towards self-sufficiency, there is a vegetable garden and orchard. A large paved terrace, with balustrade edges, adjoins the main house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst taking in the sunny south-westerly aspect and the views over the gardens.
History
It is believed that a 14th-century farmhouse originally stood on the site of the current residence, with the building being remodelled circa 1830 incorporating the earlier house, whilst creating the Georgian façade and handsome proportions of the house as it stands today. A low pitched roof is concealed by balustraded parapets, with steeply pitched tiled gables to the rear, and a timber bell-cote with weathervane is perched atop. Further refurbishment and additions to the property are recorded in the 20th century but the essence of Georgian splendour are retained at this splendid country house.
About Fillongley
Fillongley is a picturesque village in the rural setting of North Warwickshire, where prior to the 16th century there were two castles, one at Castle Hills and the other at Castle Yard. The village is centred on the crossroads of the B4102 Meriden Road and B4098 Tamworth Road, with Fillongley Park and the 18th century Fillongley Hall situated just a mile to the west of the village. Fillongley House is located just over a mile from the centre of the village, where there is a primary school, a number of independent stores and eateries, along with a village hall and parish church. The property is within easy reach of Solihull, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. The National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham International Railway Station and Coventry and Birmingham city centres are all accessible and there is a wide range of state and private schools to suit most requirements. Golf is available at Oakridge, Maxstoke Park and the North Warwickshire Golf Clubs. For equestrian enthusiasts, there is a riding club at Solihull and horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. A solar array produces about £3,000 fees in tariffs and also significantly reduces the cost of electricity to Fillongley House.
Broadband
Broadband available.
Fixtures & Fittings
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All others are excluded but certain items may be made available by separate negotiation.
Energy Performance Certificate
N/A As Grade II Listed
Local Authority
North Warwickshire District Council. Tel:
Warwickshire County Council Tel:
Council Tax
Council Tax Band H
Tenure
Freehold
Rights of Way
There is a public footpath at the eastern end of the garden. There is a right of access from Tamworth Road, past The Lodge.
